Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

An exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to grow and develop within this busy dental practice We are a supportive and dedicated team and would love you to join us. You should naturally be both confident and discreet in working within a clinical environment to provide the highest levels of patient care and chairside support.

Wage

£12,480 a year

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Wage subject to performance review incremental increases

Training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm 60 mins lunch

30 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

This role involves meeting and greeting people, providing chair side support to the dentist and general patient record administration.

Reporting to the Practice Manager Duties will include:

Greeting patients
Chair side assistance to the dentist during restorative and surgical procedures
Recording patient's clinical notes on the computer/paper
Clean and prepare surgery between patients
You will assist with reception when necessary and routine clerical tasks including handling payments, booking appointments and answering the phone
Decontamination of instruments to the highest standard
Work closely with the practice manger, dentists, nurses and other team members
Attend Charles Clifford Dental Hospital within the duration of the apprenticeship to study dental anatomy, oral diseases, medical emergencies, dental radiography and sterilisation
You will learn about oral health promotion and preventative dentistry techniques
Some units will focus on patient care and management and you will cover legal and ethical issues

Where you'll work

125 HOLME LANE
SHEFFIELD
S6 4JR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Adhere to legal and ethical responsibilities in line with General Dental Council requirements
Take responsibility for the integrity of own actions and completed work, recognising the limits of your competence and experience
Comply with current best practice guidelines
Put patients’ interests first and act to protect them by working in a patient-centred way
Effectively manage own time and resources
Provide chair side support during dental procedures
Monitor, support and reassure patients throughout all aspects of their treatment, ensuring patient-centred care
Communicate appropriately, effectively and sensitively at all times and through all media
Respect patients’ dignity and choices and act without discrimination
Check that valid consent is obtained for all treatments and personal care delivery
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Work in the clinical environment in a safe and efficient manner
Select and prepare the correct equipment, instruments and materials
Carry out and record maintenance and testing of equipment in line with local policy, procedures and the scope of your own role
Manage and perform effective decontamination and infection control procedures complying with legislative, local and current best practice guidelines
Mix, handle, store and dispose of materials in line with manufacturers recommendations
Create and update accurate and current patient records, including social, medical and dental history, storing and archiving them securely and in line with legislation
Carry out processing of radiographs in line with local procedures and rules
Make effective decisions regarding the safety of patients when taking a radiograph
Deliver appropriate and current evidence-based oral and general health advice
Recognise and support action to deal with medical emergencies
Respond to medical emergencies and be competent in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Take part in appraisal and ongoing review processes
Take part in continuous professional development activities
Reflect on how your daily practice complies with the General Dental Council requirements for continual improvement
Comply with personal development planning as specified by the General Dental Council
Participate in quality improvement activities as required
Be collaborative and work as part of the team
Adhere to legal and ethical responsibilities in line with General Dental Council requirements
Take responsibility for the integrity of own actions and completed work, recognising the limits of your competence and experience
Comply with current best practice guidelines
Put patients’ interests first and act to protect them by working in a patient-centred way
Effectively manage own time and resources
Provide chair side support during dental procedures
Monitor, support and reassure patients throughout all aspects of their treatment, ensuring patient-centred care
Communicate appropriately, effectively and sensitively at all times and through all media
Respect patients’ dignity and choices and act without discrimination
Check that valid consent is obtained for all treatments and personal care delivery
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Work in the clinical environment in a safe and efficient manner
Select and prepare the correct equipment, instruments and materials
Carry out and record maintenance and testing of equipment in line with local policy, procedures and the scope of your own role
Manage and perform effective decontamination and infection control procedures complying with legislative, local and current best practice guidelines
Mix, handle, store and dispose of materials in line with manufacturers recommendations
Create and update accurate and current patient records, including social, medical and dental history, storing and archiving them securely and in line with legislation
Carry out processing of radiographs in line with local procedures and rules
Make effective decisions regarding the safety of patients when taking a radiograph
Deliver appropriate and current evidence-based oral and general health advice
Recognise and support action to deal with medical emergencies
Respond to medical emergencies and be competent in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Take part in appraisal and ongoing review processes
Take part in continuous professional development activities
Reflect on how your daily practice complies with the General Dental Council requirements for continual improvement
Comply with personal development planning as specified by the General Dental Council
Participate in quality improvement activities as required
Be collaborative and work as part of the team

Your training plan

Apprentice Standard Dental Nurse Level 3 includes End Point Assessment

1 day per week learning with the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital

Assessment:

Interview, coursework and examinations

Qualification:

L3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Additional qualifications:

On completion, the apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified dental nurse

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Combined Sciences (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Dental Practice

https://www.facebook.com/p/Holme-Lane-Dental-Practice-100078976484052/?locale=en_GB (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship